United Nations Association San Diego

San Diego Chapter

$5,000 Scholarships

The $5,000 Annette I. Baughman Scholarship Fund

Established in 2002, in honor of her commitment as a former UNA-USA San Diego President, the $5,000 Annette I. Baughman Scholarship Fund of the United Nations Association of San Diego is a gift from her son, Duane Baughman. The Fund recognizes high school Model UNers with outstanding academic achievement and MUN involvement, who will attend a four-year university and continue their interest in the work of the United Nations.

The Awards

The number and amount of individual awards will be determined by the Selection Committee and may range from $1,000 to $5,000. Awards will be announced by May 10, 2013. Awards will be paid directly to the college or university in two or three equal payments, depending on the academic calendar of the college or university (semester or quarter system).

Eligibility Requirements

U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status -Senior in high school in San Diego County, or San Diego community college student transferring to a four-year college. -Model United Nations participant (minimum one semester in a Model UN Club or class) -Enrollment in a 4-year college or university in the U.S.

Application Requirements

1. Application Form 2. High school transcript. 3. 500-1000 word essay on one of three topics. 4. Two (2) letters of recommendation (one must be from the MUN advisor.).Finalists will be interviewed by Mrs. Annette I. Baughman and the Scholarship Selection Committee.

DEADLINE: April 15, 2013.

For more information, please contact una@unasd.org

United Nations Association of the United States of America, San Diego Chapter

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Celebrating the 64th Anniversary of the UN and the
63rd Anniversary of the San Diego Chapter
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